Posted on 02/01/2023 3:44:54 PM PST by madison10
What did George Washington do during his lifetime, why is he do important, and even one step further, what did he really look like?
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Not sure how George would feel being featured on a youtube channel called “Royalty Now.”
I liked it. Thanks for posting it.
George Washington's ancestry points back to England, as did many of the people living in colonial America during his time. His earliest ancestors include several members of the English royalty, the most significant of whom was the great king Charlemagne. More recent evidence of Washington's English heritage are found in Selby Abbey in Yorkshire, England. The Washington family coat of arms is found in some of the stained glass artwork there. This artwork was most likely dedicated to John Wessington, a member of an influential family in Durham, England. The name "Wessington" came from the original name of the land that the family first settled in the twelfth century.
Another name for the Wessington family was "Washington." George Washington's great-great-grandfather Lawrence Washington earned a college education in England and began serving as a reverend in Essex in 1633 until the fighting of the English Civil War began. Because of Lawrence's sympathies to the British crown, he was removed from his position in his local church. The loss of his job resulted in Lawrence Washington dying in poverty in 1654. However, Lawrence Washington's son John Washington emigrated to the colonies after the death of his father.
George Washington's Ancestry and Family History - George Washington.org
Good documentary. There’s an exhibit which shows roughly what George would have looked like at Mount Vernon.
Wow. Very well done. Thanks for posting!
Its a real shame the Tricorne hat went out of fashion. Very stylish
I bought a couple of tricorn hats for my nephews on a trip to Colonial Williamsburg about 5 1/2 years ago. They are 12, and 10 now, so I doubt I’ll ever see the hats on them.
If you like historical movies/documentaries, here is one you should really like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vs5anM_LVU
Is that from Mount Vernon? It looks familiar. I was at Mount Vernon last November.
I don’t believe so. Saw it online about 6 months ago.
Thought it was perfect.
“The Washington family coat of arms is found in some of the stained glass artwork in Selby Abbey in Yorkshire, England.”
Washington family coat of arms serves as the basic design of the official colors of Washington, DC.
I bookmarked it and will watch it...thanks for the link!
I just purchased the AMC “Turn” series based on Washington’s Spies. I am amazed it didn’t get more appreciation.
As a history buff, it is a blast to watch. LOL, only loosely based, though. Very loosely, but entertaining as all get out!
“several members of the English royalty, the most significant of whom was the great king Charlemagne”
Uh, Charlemagne was french, or more specifically, a king of the franks.
George, we could really use you right now.
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Cool! But don't tell the Lefties.
2.1 George Washington
2.1.1 From Charlemagne to William the Conqueror
2.1.2 From William the Conqueror to Henry II
2.1.3 From Henry II to George Washington
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